SIU President Randy Dunn joins us to discuss Chancellor Sarvela's cancer diagnosis, the Tyler Smithpeters situation and the difficulties of recruiting students locally, especially with the perception of crime in town.

 

Illinois State Rep. Mike Zalewski joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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David Yepsen of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute joins Tom Miller in the studio.

 
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SIU Professor Bob Baer joins Tom Miller to discuss plans for the Aug. 21 solar eclipse.

 
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